M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2015-02-19 |
| Target | Tusker |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Buyer(s) | ECI Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Smedvig Capital |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.0B GBP |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
ECI Partners is a private equity firm focused on the smaller middle-market company that invests in growing businesses valued up to £300m. ECI looks for UK businesses or businesses with a substantial presence in the UK. Funds are generally used to support expansion, acquisitions, management buyouts, buy-ins, turnarounds, and refinancing. Target sectors include IT services, support services, Insurance, and SME services. ECI will not invest in early-stage companies. ECI Partners was formed in 1976 and has offices in London, Manchester, and New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 52 of 78 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 6 of 13 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 9 of 21 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 48 of 73 |
| Year: 2015 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-10 |
Wireless Logic Group
Berkshire, United Kingdom Wireless Logic Group is a machine-to-machine (M2M) managed services provider combining infrastructure, platforms and connectivity. Wireless Logic Group was founded in 2000 and is based in Berkshire, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-01 |
Evans Cycles
Crawley, United Kingdom F.W. Evans Cycles (UK) Ltd. is an operator of specialist cycling retailer. F.W. Evans Cycles (UK) Ltd. was founded in 1921 and is based in Crawley, United Kingdom. |
Buy | £110M |
| Category | Venture Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.7B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Smedvig Capital is a venture capital and business growth firm that typically targets investment opportunities in the UK. Smedvig seeks both direct buyout and growth capital investments and also makes investments in other third party private equity funds. Smedvig's direct investment practice targets equity investments of £3 to £10 million in businesses valued up to £30 million. Areas of interest include information management, financial services, consumer goods, retail, and support services. Smedvig Capital was formed in 1996 and is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 21 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 3 of 4 |
| Country: United Kingdom M&A | 11 of 16 |
| Year: 2015 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-22 |
Veeve
London, United Kingdom Unique Ventures Ltd. is a home rental company that offers a fully managed service for London homeowners to rent out their homes whilst they are away. Unique Ventures was established in 2011 and is based in London, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-19 |
Infinity Tracking
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Infinity Tracking is a call intelligence platform. Providing transformational business tools to gain intelligence from every conversation with prospects and customers. Infinity Tracking was established in 2010 and is based in Milton Keynes, England. |
Buy | - |